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Welcome to Bar DC

Welcome to Bar DC, your ultimate guide to the vibrant nightlife of the nation's capital. Whether you're looking for a cozy speakeasy, a high-energy nightclub, or a laid-back neighborhood pub, you'll find the best spots in the city for your perfect night out.

Explore our comprehensive directory by neighborhood, category, or browse our featured events to stay ahead of the curve. From the historic streets of Georgetown to the bustling corridors of U Street, discover the hidden gems and local favorites that make DC’s bar scene truly unique.

Adams Morgan Barracks Row Capitol Hill Columbia Heights Downtown Dupont Circle Foggy Bottom Gallery Place / Chinatown Georgetown H Street NE Ivy City Logan Circle Navy Yard NoMa Penn Quarter Petworth Shaw The Wharf U Street

🌟 Top Events This Week

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Pariah (Voam | Amsterdam) 🔊

Pariah (Voam | Amsterdam) 🔊

Friday, January 23rd

Amsterdam-based Pariah headlines the Club Level with support from Hugo & Taiga.

Logo @ Flash

🖤 The Emo Night Tour

Friday, January 23rd

Live DJ set at Union Stage. 18+. Doors 8PM | Show 8PM

Logo @ Union Stage

🎤 DC Comedy Night

Friday, January 23rd

Get ready to laugh your socks off at DC Comedy Night—live jokes, good vibes, and tons of fun!

Logo @ Penn Social

RelicRhymes 🖋️

Wednesday, January 28th

Live music. Doors: 7pm • Show: 8pm.

Logo @ DC9

Super Art Fight 🎨

Friday, January 23rd

The greatest live art competition in the known universe. Doors at 7:00.

Logo @ Black Cat

No Scrubs: 90s Dance Party EARLY EDITION

Saturday, January 24th

Sat, January 24

Logo @ 9:30 Club

📰 Latest News

PoPville
Jan 19, 2026

Shrewd Awakening

Barrel House Cafe & Bar hosts "Shrewd Awakening," an immersive bar-theater experience that reimagines Shakespeare’s The...

Eater DC
Jan 14, 2026

Award-Winning Burgers Over Beer — and More D.C. Restaurant Openings to Know in January

Atlas Brew Works has launched its new flagship Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room in Southeast D.C.’s Anacostia...

PoPville
Jan 14, 2026

NOW a Done Deal – GM from Across The Pond opening Dupont Public House in the old Sign of the Whale space!!

Across the Pond's general manager is opening Dupont Public House in the former Sign of the Whale space at 1825 M Street,...

Axios
Jan 13, 2026

Taste Test: Penn Quarter's new "not a MAGA" Bitcoin bar

PubKey is a Bitcoin-themed tavern in Penn Quarter that offers a "nerd bar" atmosphere with an Americana-inspired menu...

Eater DC
Jan 12, 2026

A Petite Cork Wine Bar Cracks Open in Cleveland Park

Cork Wine Bar and Market has opened a new, petite standalone location in D.C.’s Cleveland Park featuring a street-level...

Washingtonian
Jan 9, 2026

Cork Wine Bar and Market Expands to Cleveland Park

Cork Wine Bar and Market has expanded with a new location in Cleveland Park, offering a counter-service model with over...

El Tiempo Latino
Jan 2, 2026

Welcome 2026: eventos y planes imperdibles para empezar el año en el DMV

Diosa DC teamed up with MXDC and MagicFest to kick off 2026 with a celebration featuring global beats and a vibrant...

PoPville
Dec 31, 2025

Le Mont Royal closing in Adams Morgan after their Three Year Anniversary January 4th

Le Mont Royal is closing its doors in Adams Morgan following its three-year anniversary celebration on January 4, 2026....

FSR magazine
Dec 29, 2025

How F1 Arcade is Building a Global Hospitality Brand Around Racing Culture

F1 Arcade Washington, D.C. is part of a global social entertainment brand that is scaling its experience-first...

Chowhound
Dec 28, 2025

The DC Tavern Known For Classic American Eats And Political Lore

Martin's Tavern in Georgetown is a historic landmark known for its classic American cuisine and deep political legacy,...

Black Cat

Live Music Venues, Rock, Dive Bars

Moreland's Tavern

Taverns, American, Burger Bars

Saturday, January 24th

Emo Night Brooklyn

@ 9:30 Club

Sunday, January 25th

🎸 Michael Nau

@ Union Stage

District Champagne

Wine Bars, Bottle Shops

Taberna del Alabardero

Spanish, Live Music Venues, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH
Lounges

Friday, January 30th

Nü Androids presents: Taiki Nulight ⚡

@ Culture

Entice Bar & Lounge

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Friday, January 23rd

🎸 Eric Church: Free The Machine Tour

@ The Anthem

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Friday, January 30th

OMRI. (Collecting Dots) 🥁

@ Flash

Llamabar Cafe

Brunch Spots, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

Bar Betsie

Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots, Romantic

🎉 HH

Merry Christmas Bar

Cocktail Bars, Themed, Rooftop Bars

The Park at 14th

Nightclub, Lounges, Brunch Spots
Burger Bars
Romantic

Sunday, January 25th

🏈 Conference Championships (Sunday)

@ Penn Social

Froggy Bottom Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars

🎉 HH

The Commodore DC

Neighborhood Bars, Sports Bars, Dog Friendly

Press Club Cocktail Bar

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Upscale

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces

Shelly's Back Room

Cigar Bars, Whiskey Bars, Lounges
Adams Morgan Bars

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Cafe Saint-Ex

Nightclub, Comedy Clubs, Happy Hour Spots

Tune Inn

Dive Bars, Neighborhood Bars, American

H Street Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Taproom

Fish Shop

Seafood Bars, Oyster Bars, Brunch Spots

🎉 HH

Walter’s Sports Bar and Restaurant

Sports Bars, American, Gastropubs
Barracks Row Bars

Iron Gate

Mediterranean, Wine Bars, Romantic
Foggy Bottom Bars
Upscale

Friday, January 23rd

🤠 Firehouse Fridays

@ Penn Social

Lucha Rosa

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Hotel Bars

🎉 HH
Dupont Circle Bars

Sunday, January 25th

🍭 K-Pop Demon Hunters Kids Rave

@ Union Stage

Bar Sirenis

🎉 HH

Saturday, January 24th

🎻 An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov

@ The Anthem

Dew Drop Inn

Neighborhood Bars, LGBTQ+ Bars, Dive Bars

🎉 HH

Diosa DC

Dance Clubs, Nightclub, Latin

🎉 HH

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots
Petworth Bars

Gypsy Kitchen DC

Brunch Spots, Happy Hour Spots

American Ice Company

Neighborhood Bars, Gastropubs, Happy Hour Spots

SOST

Live Music Venues, Speakeasies, Rooftop Bars
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